Do sotalol side effects go away?
Some side effects of sotalol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
What are the bad side effects of sotalol?
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- Blurred vision.
- chest pain, tightness, or discomfort.
- confusion.
- difficult or labored breathing.
- fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse.
- lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
- nausea and vomiting.
- sweating.
What are the side effects of sotalol 80 mg?
Common Side effects of Sotalol include:
- serious difficulty breathing.
- dizziness.
- fatigue.
- slow heart rate.
- chest pain.
- strong, irregular heartbeat.
- weakness.
- lightheadedness.
How long does it take to adjust to sotalol?
If you are taking the medication twice daily, it will take between two and three days for sotalol to maintain a steady concentration in your blood. Once a steady level has been established, the medication should help to regulate your rapid or irregular heartbeat.
Can you take ibuprofen with sotalol?
Combining these medications may reduce the effects of sotalol in lowering your blood pressure, especially if you use ibuprofen frequently or regularly (for example, to treat arthritis or chronic pain). You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications.
Why is sotalol not used in AF?
Although both commercial presentations contain sotalol, Betapace should not be substituted for Betapace AF because of significant differences in the labeling sections on indications, dosing, administration, and safety profile. Additionally, an injectable form of sotalol was approved by the FDA in July 2009.